Eddyville is a city located in Lyon County Kentucky. Eddyville has a 2024 population of 2,466. It is also the county seat of Lyon County. Eddyville is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,378 in 2020.
The average household income in Eddyville is $93,543 with a poverty rate of 11.31%. The median age in Eddyville is 36 years: 34.9 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eddyville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,407 | 81.73% |
| Black or African American | 376 | 12.77% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 851 | 2.31 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 354 | 2.64 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 328 | 1.26 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 124 | 3.06 | 16.1 | 83.9 |
| Male | 45 | 5.24 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 197 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 7.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 192 | 8.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 134 | 5.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,275 | 55.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 2.26% |
| Some College | 276 | 11.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,872 | 1,717 | 270 |
| Black | 328 | 236 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 44 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 4 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 16 |
| Other Race | 8 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $158,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,000 | $87,917 | $74,107 |
| High School Graduate | $50,192 | $50,313 | $50,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,923 | $53,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,911 | $56,769 | $57,330 |
| Some College | $57,301 | $55,966 | $69,250 |
$56,911
Average Earnings
$56,769
Average Male
$57,330
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.56% of Eddyville residents speak only English, while 0.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,679 | 193 | 11.49% |
| Multiple | 81 | 17 | 20.99% |
| Black | 107 | 12 | 11.21% |
11.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.46%
Male Poverty Rate
17.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eddyville is Multiple, with 20.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eddyville is Black, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.47% |
| Some College | 8.01% |
| High School | 6.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.83% |
| Male Employed | 2.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,199 | $124,313 |
| Households | $58,527 | $93,543 |
| Married Families | $124,569 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,833 | $39,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
207
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 10.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.6%
Born in Eddyville
98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
98.91% of Eddyville residents were born in the United States, with 63.6% having been born in Kentucky. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,576 | 22 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 2,554 | 22 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 2,532 | 22 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 2,510 | 22 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 2,488 | 22 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 2,466 | 22 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 2,444 | 17 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,427 | 340 | 16.29% |
| 2021 | 2,087 | -291 | -12.24% |
| 2020 | 2,378 | -186 | -7.25% |
| 2019 | 2,564 | 33 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 2,531 | -38 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 2,569 | 15 | 0.59% |
| 2016 | 2,554 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 2,566 | -27 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 2,593 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 2,601 | -14 | -0.54% |
| 2012 | 2,615 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,615 | 58 | 2.27% |
| 2010 | 2,557 | 0 | 0% |